Female Sexual Dysfunction Treatment

Pelvic conditions and sexual dysfunction are common problems among women of all ages. We offer a comprehensive, holistic, and individualized approach to restore your sexual well-being.

Is Sexual Dysfunction Common in Women?

It’s estimated that more than 40% of women have trouble with vaginal or pelvic discomfort and sexual function at some point in their lives. The truth is that decreased sexual desire, or low libido, is far more common than society portrays.

In fact, most women experience decreased desire, difficulty with arousal or orgasm, or even pain at some point in their lives. Due to embarrassment, though, they may delay treatment or avoid discussing it with their health care provider.

We understand that pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction influence both physical and emotional health and, fortunately, most cases are treatable.

Our goal is to help women eliminate pelvic pain and restore their sexual well-being, as this can profoundly improve their relationships, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.

What Causes Sexual Dysfunction Disorders?

There are many reasons why a woman may develop pelvic pain and sexual dysfunction, and we work closely with our patients to understand the root causes of their conditions. Women can feel comfortable sharing their most sensitive concerns in our compassionate and confidential environment.

Female Sexual Dysfunction Treatment Options at Virtua

Everything starts with communication and education. At Virtua, we work with you to understand your condition and address emotional factors impacting your sexual health.

We treat a wide range of conditions, including:

• Female Sexual Dysfunction
• Pelvic, Vulvar, and Pain with Sex
• Vulvar Dermatological Conditions
• Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
• Vulvodynia/Vestibulodynia
• Lichen Sclerosus (Autoimmue Vulvar Dermatological Condition)
• Lichen Simplex Chronicus (Vulvar Condition Causing Itching)

We individualize your treatment plan to relieve your symptoms and meet your personal needs. Your treatment may include meditation, medication, pelvic therapy, and more.

For some types of pelvic floor dysfunction, we may refer you for treatment to one of our female pelvic medicine specialists.

If you’re experiencing low desire, we work with you to understand if the root cause may be due to biological, psychosocial, or medical factors.

We offer treatments such as:

• Medications available specifically for women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, such as Addyi and Vyleesi: We work with you to understand if there are medications you’re taking for other conditions that may affect libido, and provide other options that won’t impact your sex drive, if available.
• Laser therapy for vaginal dryness and painful intercourse: We offer MonaLisa laser treatment to treat vulvovaginal atrophy and related symptoms, such as burning, vaginal dryness, and painful sex. Vulvovaginal atrophy is a thinning of the vaginal walls that often occurs with estrogen loss.

With so many life-changing treatment options for sexual dysfunction and decreased sex drive, you have no reason to suffer in silence.

Our sexual health specialist can help you identify the cause and work with you to develop a specialized, multi-pronged treatment plan.

Whatever course of treatment you choose, rest assured that you have a place to share your concerns and make positive changes for your sexual wellbeing.